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Campfire Apple Pie Packets

Campfire apple pie packets are an easy foil-packet dessert with tender cinnamon apples and a graham cracker crumb crust. Open a sealed packet over the grill for steaming caramelized filling, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Campfire Apple Pie Packets
  • 4 large apples peeled and sliced
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 vanilla ice cream for serving
  • 4 heavy-duty aluminum foil sheets

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Assemble the foil packets
  1. Divide the peeled and sliced apples among 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Sprinkle each packet with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Dot the top of each packet with 1 tablespoon butter.
  4. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the apples in each packet.
  5. Fold the foil into sealed packets, keeping the seams tight to trap steam.
Cook over campfire heat
  1. Place packets on a campfire grate over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the packets cool for 5 minutes so the caramelized juices thicken slightly.
  2. Open packets carefully and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the foil seams snug so the steam stays inside—this is what turns the apples tender and glossy. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; rewarm in a covered pan over low heat until hot, adding a splash of water if needed. Freezing is not recommended because the graham crumb crust softens. For a dairy-light option, use plant-based butter and serve with dairy-free ice cream.